Muscogee (Creek) Nation Casinos announced the addition of Andy Langston as chief operating officer. Langston began his duties as COO earlier this year and was previously the assistant general manager of River Spirit Casino.

The calming effect will start with landscaped fields and rows of trees, all guiding drivers into the circular entrance for the coming Sam Hider Health Center, a $9.8 million Cherokee Nation clinic under construction in Jay.

In an audit this month, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Inspector General acknowledged the long-standing violation of national environmental rules by the Osage Agency of the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. The BIA faces a federal lawsuit from Osage County landowners who claim all permits and leases in the county are invalid because the BIA failed to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act.

Two years ago, the Choctaw Nation wanted to get more people involved with voting in U.S. and tribal elections. The tribe started an initiative to register people to vote. Tribal officials traveled to the 17 community centers across 11 counties talking to people about why they should vote. The initiative was fruitful, with 500 people registering the first year.

It’s no secret that Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John Barrett likes to dream big and doesn’t hesitate on bringing those dreams to life. When Barrett fell in love with the Brazilian steakhouse concept, he knew he wanted to make one happen at The Grand Hotel & Resort.